Pre-treatment neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as a predictive marker for pathological response to preoperative chemoradiotherapy in pancreatic cancer.

abstract：:Glioblastomas are the most common primary and malignant brain tumors. The standard therapy includes surgery and radiotherapy plus chemotherapy, with additional bevacizumab to block the angiogenesis in tumors. However, the ever-growing tolerance of glioblastomas to chemotherapeutic drugs impairs the clinical outputs of...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Huang H,Song J,Liu Z,Pan L,Xu G

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma is defined as a malignant proliferation of a single clone of plasma cells resulting in monoclonal immunoglobulin production. Due to the number of plasma cell morphological variants, difficulty is often faced during morphological diagnosis. The current study describes the case of a 49-year-old woman pr...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Jiang P,Xia W,Sun X,Dai X,Li L

更新日期：2016-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Increasing evidence has indicated that the abnormal expression of microRNAs contributes to tumorigenesis and tumor development. Understanding the roles of microRNAs in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) might provide valuable information for therapeutic strategies in the therapy for patients with NSCLC. In the present...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Wu Z,Li Y,Zhang G

更新日期：2017-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Bladder cancer (BC) is one of the most common urogenital malignancies. However, present studies of its multiple gene interaction and cellular pathways remain unable to accurately verify the genesis and the development of BC. The aim of the present study was to investigate the genetic signatures of BC and identify its ...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Yan M,Jing X,Liu Y,Cui X

更新日期：2018-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Virosecurinine, a primary alkaloid from Securinega suffruticosa plant is known as a potent differentiation-inducing agent in acute leukemia cells. The present study aimed to investigate the effects and underlying mechanisms of virosecurinine on human leukemia THP-1 cells in vitro. The effects of virosecurinine on cell...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhang G,Gao X,Zeng H,Li Y,Guo X

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the efficacy of combination chemotherapy with arsenic trioxide (ATO), interferon α (IFN) and zidovudine (AZT) for adult T cell leukemia/lymphoma (ATL), the precise mechanism underlying this combination treatment effect is unknown. In the present study, ATO/IFN/AZT was examined in an ATL leukemic cell line (S1T...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Hachiman M,Yoshimitsu M,Ezinne C,Kuroki A,Kozako T,Arima N

更新日期：2018-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cancer worldwide and its treatment remains a challenge. Effective control of cell survival and proliferation is critical in the prevention of oncogenesis and successful treatment of cancer. Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) have emerged as primary regulators of carcinogene...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Yang Y,Shen Z,Yan Y,Wang B,Zhang J,Shen C,Li T,Ye C,Gao Z,Peng G,Ye Y,Jiang K,Wang S

更新日期：2017-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is the most prevalent cancer among women, and diagnosis and treatment represent a substantial challenge due to the lack of adequate molecular targets. It has been shown that long noncoding RNAs (lncRNAs) serve pivotal roles in regulating gene expression in tumors. The roles of long intervening noncoding ...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhu Q,Li Y,Dong X,Yang Y,Wang H,Guo S

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the expression of transactivation response RNA-binding protein (TARBP)1 and its clinical significance in human non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). TARBP1 expression at the mRNA level was detected by reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) i...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Ye J,Wang J,Zhang N,Liu Y,Tan L,Xu L

更新日期：2018-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Acute promyelocytic leukemia (APL) is a rare leukemia characterized by the balanced reciprocal translocation between the promyelocytic leukemia gene on chromosome 15 and the retinoic acid receptor α (RARα) gene on chromosome 17, and accounts for 10-15% of newly diagnosed acute myeloid leukemia each year. The combined ...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Chen C,Huang X,Wang K,Chen K,Gao D,Qian S

更新日期：2018-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to clarify the association between kinesin family member 11 (KIF11) and human breast cancer, and the effect of KIF11 on breast cancer cell progression. Western blot analysis, reverse transcription-quantitative polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR) analysis, retroviral infection, immunohistochemis...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Pei YY,Li GC,Ran J,Wei FX

更新日期：2017-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the present study was to investigate the association between methylation of cyclin-dependent kinase inhibitor 2B (CDKN2B) CpG islands and telomerase activity in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). A total of 72 children with ALL and 12 children with immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) were subjected...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Hu Q,Chen X,Liu S,Wen R,Yuan X,Xu D,Liu G,Wen F

更新日期：2017-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most prevalent malignancies worldwide and remains the third leading cause of cancer-associated mortality. The present study aimed to fully elucidate the pathogenesis of CRC and identify associated genes in tumor development. Microarray GSE44076, GSE41328 and GSE44861 datasets were...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Shen X,Yue M,Meng F,Zhu J,Zhu X,Jiang Y

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Evaluation of carcinogenic substances from the environment is a challenge for scientists. Recently, a novel approach based on 10 key characteristics of human carcinogens classified by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has emerged. Carcinogenesis depends on different mechanisms and factors, includi...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Calaf GM,Ponce-Cusi R,Aguayo F,Muñoz JP,Bleak TC

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Carbohydrate sulfotransferase 15 (CHST15) synthesizes matrix proteoglycan that regulates various pathogenic mediators and contributes to tissue remodeling and fibrosis during injury. CHST15 has been reported to promote tumor growth and invasion in various types of cancer. Our previous study reported the safety and eff...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Matsuda Y,Fujii Y,Matsukawa M,Ishiwata T,Nishimura M,Arai T

更新日期：2019-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC); however, the association between alcohol and HCC remains unknown. The present study aimed to identify key genes related to alcohol-associated HCC to improve the current understanding of the pathology of this disease. Alcohol-as...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Gao B,Li S,Tan Z,Ma L,Liu J

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epithelioid angiosarcoma (EA) is an extremely rare subtype of angiosarcoma, which is characterized by large cells with an epithelioid morphology. EA typically arises in deep soft tissues, including the adrenal gland, skin and thyroid, however, EA rarely arises in the spine. The current study presents a case of osteoly...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Lang J,Chen L,Chen B,Chen K,Liu A,Li J,Wang J

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Src is a tyrosine kinase that is of significance in tumor biology. The present review focuses on Src, its molecular structure, and role in cancer, in addition to its expression and function in sarcoma. In addition, the feasibility of Src as a potential drug target for the treatment of sarcoma is also discussed. Previo...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Chen Q,Zhou Z,Shan L,Zeng H,Hua Y,Cai Z

更新日期：2015-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The prognosis following surgical treatment of gastric carcinoma (GC) or gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) adenocarcinoma remains poor. Although adjuvant chemo-radiotherapy with 5-fluorouracil has been shown to be beneficial, a high rate of distant failure has been reported. Thus, the toxicity profile and efficacy of an ...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Shulman K,Haim N,Wollner M,Bernstein Z,Abdah-Bortnyak R,Bar-Sela G

更新日期：2012-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:No evidence currently exists to demonstrate the prognostic value of serum carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA) and carbohydrate antigen 19-9 (CA19-9) in patients with unresectable colorectal cancer liver metastases (CRLM). Therefore, we retrospectively investigated the correlation between serum CEA and CA19-9 levels and ove...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Mitsuyama Y,Shiba H,Haruki K,Fujiwara Y,Furukawa K,Iida T,Hayashi T,Ogawa M,Ishida Y,Misawa T,Kashiwagi H,Yanaga K

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to identify the level of programmed death-1 (PD-1) expression in infiltrating cluster of differentiation (CD)4+ and CD8+ T cells isolated from lung cancer tissues, and investigated whether the level of PD-1 expression may be directly regulated by lung cancer cells via prostaglandin E2 (PGE2)-as...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Wang J,Zhang L,Kang D,Yang D,Tang Y

更新日期：2018-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Expression of copper-transporting P-type adenosine triphosphatase A (ATP7A) is reportedly associated with platinum drug resistance in various types of solid tumors. However, the impact of ATP7A expression on platinum drug resistance in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) has yet to be adequately elucidated. In vitro ci...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Inoue Y,Matsumoto H,Yamada S,Kawai K,Suemizu H,Gika M,Takanami I,Iwazaki M,Nakamura M

更新日期：2010-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Anaplastic thyroid carcinoma is a significantly fatal endocrine neoplasm, with an average survival time of 4-12 months following diagnosis. The present study reports the case of a 57-year-old male patient who presented to the Bağcılar Training and Research Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey) due to swelling in the neck and di...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Altinay S,Taş B,Ozen A,Süt PA

更新日期：2014-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Comprehensive gene screening with transposons is a novel procedure for the systematic identification of resistant genes. The present study aimed to use this technique to identify candidate radioresistant genes in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. A transposon is a base sequence that can translocate to another locati...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Takesue T,Kawakubo H,Hayashida T,Tsutsui M,Miyao K,Fukuda K,Nakamura R,Takahashi T,Wada N,Takeuchi H,Kitagawa Y

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The soluble urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (suPAR) and the urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) have been proposed as useful biomarkers of tumor progression. Recently, suPAR was associated with chemoresistance in lung cancer. However, its clinical significance in leukemia has not previou...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Guo H,Zhou LX,Ma H,Liu B,Cheng J,Ma YY,Zhao L

更新日期：2017-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Multiple myeloma is a type of malignancy, which affects the plasma cells of the bone marrow. Recent studies have found that malignant plasma cells may express urokinase plasminogen activator (uPA) and uPA receptor (uPAR), and that initiation of proteolytic events by this system contributes to the process of invasion a...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Shen J,Wang Q,Wang J,Su GH,Wang J,Guo SH,Liu YA,Wu Z,Liu RF,Li X,Guo XJ,Cao J,Zhang YH,Wang ZY

更新日期：2015-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Extraventricular choroid plexus papillomas (CPPs) are rare. In this study, we reveal the imaging findings of CPPs located in extraventricular sites. The imaging findings of 11 masses [10 masses on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and one mass on computed tomography (CT)] of extraventricular CPP in 10 patients were ret...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Shi Y,Li X,Chen X,Xu Y,Bo G,Zhou H,Liu Y,Zhou G,Wang Z

更新日期：2017-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:C-X-C chemokine receptor types 1/2 (CXCR1/2) may play multiple roles in the development and progression of a number of types of tumor. The abnormal expression of CXCR1/2 in various types of malignant tumors has been reported, but less is known with regard to gastric carcinoma. The present study was preliminarily condu...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Wang JP,Hu WM,Wang KS,Yu J,Luo BH,Wu C,Chen ZH,Luo GQ,Liu YW,Liu QL,Xiao Y,Zhou HY,Yang XJ,Jiang HY,Li JH,Wen JF

更新日期：2013-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The present study aimed to investigate the effect of microRNA-150 (miRNA/miR-150) in osteosarcoma (OS) cell invasion and metastasis by the regulation of Ezrin. To compare the differences in the expression of miR-150 and Ezrin, cell models of OS metastasis were established by exogenous transfection of miR-150 on the ba...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Zhan C,Li C,Zhang H,Tang H,Ji F,Qiao SC,Xu WD,Wang ZW

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Microcystic adnexal carcinoma (MAC) is extremely rare among Asians, with the majority of cases presenting in Caucasian individuals. The current study describes the case of a 38-year-old Chinese woman who presented with a 10 year history of a mass in the upper lip. A biopsy resulted in a diagnosis of MAC. The patient u...

journal_title：Oncology letters

authors： Chen J,Yang S,Chen J,Liao T,Deng W,Li W

更新日期：2016-04-01 00:00:00